{"id":8066,"date":"2023-07-04T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/americans-still-view-homeownership-as-the-american-dream\/"},"modified":"2023-07-04T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T10:30:00","slug":"americans-still-view-homeownership-as-the-american-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/americans-still-view-homeownership-as-the-american-dream\/","title":{"rendered":"Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream"},"content":{"rendered":"
Everyone\u2019s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it\u2019s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide.<\/p>\n
A recent survey from Bankrate<\/em><\/a> asked respondents which achievements they feel most embody the American Dream. The responses prove owning a home is still important to so many Americans today (see graph below)<\/em>:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n As the graph shows, homeownership ranks above other significant milestones, including retirement, having a successful career, and earning a college degree.<\/p>\n A recent report<\/a> from MYND<\/em> helps shed light on why so many people value homeownership. It finds:<\/p>\n \u201c. . . nearly two-thirds of Americans (65%) see <\/em>homeownership as a means of building intergenerational wealth.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n That\u2019s because, when you own a home, your equity<\/a> (and net worth<\/a>) grows over time as you pay down your home loan and as home prices<\/a> appreciate. This can be a key factor in building intergenerational wealth and long-term financial stability.<\/p>\n To further drive home the difference homeownership can make in your life, a report from Fannie Mae<\/em> says<\/a>:<\/p>\n \u201cMost consumers (87%) believe <\/em>owning a home is important to \u2018live the good life.\u2019<\/em><\/strong> . . . Notably, significantly more see <\/em>\u2018having less stress\u2019 as a benefit achieved by owning <\/em><\/strong>than renting.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Especially today, this could be because, when you own a home with a fixed-rate mortgage, you stabilize<\/a> what\u2019s likely your largest monthly expense (your housing cost), and that helps combat the impact of rising costs from inflation<\/a>.<\/p>\n While it may feel challenging to buy a home today with higher mortgage rates<\/a> and home prices<\/a>, if the time is right for you, know that when you buy a home, incredible benefits are waiting for you at the end of your journey.<\/p>\n Buying a home is a significant and powerful choice, embodying the foundation of the American Dream. If you plan to make your homeownership dream a reality this year, take the first step by reaching out to a local real estate expert and start the process today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat Does This Mean for You?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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